Benin Republic head coach, Gernot Rohr, has admitted that his facet was utterly outclassed by Nigeria following their 4–0 defeat within the last spherical of the FIFA World Cup qualifiers in Uyo on Sunday.
Talking after the match, the previous Tremendous Eagles boss expressed disappointment at lacking out on a historic World Cup qualification however conceded that the Nigerian staff was merely “too robust” for his gamers.
“It was a really tough sport. Nigeria had been simply too good immediately — they’ve world-class gamers and confirmed why they continue to be one among Africa’s finest sides,” Rohr stated throughout the post-match convention.
The German tactician lamented the absence of key gamers by suspension and harm, which he stated restricted Benin’s tactical choices towards a relentless Nigerian assault.
“We missed a number of essential gamers resulting from accidents and suspensions, however that’s a part of soccer. I have to commend my staff as a result of they fought exhausting regardless of the circumstances,” he famous.
Rohr, who beforehand managed Nigeria from 2016 to 2021, praised the Tremendous Eagles for his or her depth and effectivity, singling out Victor Osimhen for his “killer intuition” after the striker netted a hat-trick.
“Osimhen is a unbelievable striker — among the finest on the planet. When he’s in this type of kind, it’s virtually not possible to cease him,” he added.
Regardless of the defeat, Rohr insisted that Benin Republic’s journey below him had been optimistic total, promising to construct a stronger staff for future competitions.
“This result’s painful, however we’ll preserve working. The mission continues, and Benin will come again stronger,” he concluded.
